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Student Laboratory Assistants (Up to 2 Positions) - Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Science*AMENDED*

Competition Number:
71S21
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Chemistry
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistants
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday 1:30-5:00 pm or 6-10 pm)
Salary:

$13.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

July 5 – August 23, 2021

The Chemistry Department seeks applications for student assistants for an accelerated first year chemistry lab. Different experiments will be held daily over a two week period consisting of both face to face and virtual/online lab components.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lab assistants will:

  • Mark prelab reports according to provided marking schemes in the weeks prior to the lab sessions and provide the marks to the lab instructor
  • Act as resource person for students in both face to face and online labs
  • Assist the lab instructor as required to ensure the successful operation of the lab
  • Monitor student operations in conducting experiments
  • Follow and enforce standard operating procedures
  • Ensure chemicals, solutions and equipment are used safely in the laboratory

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful applicants will:

  • Have successfully completed CHEM 1110
  • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Have experience with Moodle, Stemble, and Blackboard Collaborate
  • Be available for face to face lab instruction at UPEI laboratories
  • Have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and SOP’s

Students hired will be required to successfully complete an on-line WHIMIS course and attend a mandatory Site Safety Training session prior to the first lab session.

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.